Gulf of Mexico: Hypoxic Zone 2026 Unusually Small – Tropical Storm Bertha Causes Mixing
A survey of the Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone' found only about 1,332 square miles (≈3,450 km²) of oxygen-poor seafloor in 2026 — one of …
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Satellites show: Europe’s forests have lost significantly more biomass since 2018
New Earth observation data indicate markedly increased biomass losses in Europe’s forests since 2018. Drought, pests and overlapping disturbances are putting especially old stands under …
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NASA animations show seasonal heat flows at the poles
New animations from the NASA PREFIRE mission visualize how heat is distributed in the Arctic and Antarctic over two years. The sequences provide clues about …
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EU begins IRIS² rollout: 348 satellites for secure communications, climate and crisis services
On 7 August the European Commission and the SpaceRISE consortium signed the implementation agreement for IRIS², setting the stage for a constellation of 348 LEO …
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Danube near Budapest falls to very low levels – satellite images reveal scope of the drought
Copernicus Sentinel-2 images document exceptionally low water levels of the Danube north of Budapest. The pictures illustrate the consequences of the ongoing drought in Central …
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Satellite Images of the Week: Climate Signals from Space
The ESA selection from 3–7 August 2026 shows smoke plumes, parched landscapes, retreating sea ice and discolored oceans. The images deliver robust data for research, …
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From Battleground to Protected Site: The Underwater Legacy of the USS Monitor
The wreck of the USS Monitor is a defining testament to maritime history on the US East Coast. The 19th-century warship has become a protected …
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Tides Shape the Elbe Estuary: Satellites Reveal Mudflats, Currents and the Navigation Channel
A satellite image of the Elbe estuary reveals a mosaic of mudflats, sediment plumes and a deepened navigation channel. It shows how tides, river flow …
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From Africa to the Pacific: Two Hurricanes on a Transoceanic Journey
Satellite imagery shows that Pacific hurricanes Fausto and Genevieve began as tropical waves off West Africa, crossed the Atlantic, and only organized into full-strength storms …
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Canada’s Wildfires: Why Extreme Seasons Are Becoming the New Normal
After a quiet start the fires escalated rapidly under heat and drought: more than three million hectares burned, and the national preparedness level 4 has …
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ESA partners with Pokémon for World Space Week 2026 – Earth observation and climate in focus
The European Space Agency and The Pokémon Company are planning a joint initiative for 4–10 October 2026. The aim is to engage young people with …
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NOAA Honors Industrial Economics as Small Business of the Year 2026
The U.S. agency NOAA has named Industrial Economics, Inc. (IEc) Small Business of the Year 2026. The company repaired damaged reef infrastructure under difficult conditions, …
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NOAA unveils tool for early detection of air turbulence
The US weather agency NOAA has introduced a system that combines satellite, aircraft and model data to predict turbulence more precisely. The aim is safer, …
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Barnes Ice Cap Loses Snow Cover Unusually Early
Satellite images show that the Barnes Ice Cap on Baffin Island lost its protective snow layer unusually quickly in early summer 2026. Exposed dark ice …
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Summer Fires in Spain and France: Heat, Drought and the Role of Satellites
Spain and France experienced widespread forest and vegetation fires in 2026. Persistent heatwaves and extreme drought fueled the situation, while satellites supplied crucial situational awareness …
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HydroGNSS in Operational Service: Open Satellite Data Strengthen Monitoring of the Global Water Cycle
The ESA has completed commissioning of the two HydroGNSS Scout satellites. Free-to-use measurements of soil moisture, open water and snow are now available worldwide — …
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Climate change favors dangerous wildfire conditions in France and Spain
After prolonged drought and repeated heat spells, forests are burning in southwestern France and in central and eastern Spain. An analysis by World Weather Attribution …
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Salt Traces in the Pacific: Satellites Deliver Early Signs of El Niño
Satellite measurements of sea‑surface salinity open a new early‑warning window for El Niño. Data from the ESA SMOS mission show how freshwater redistributions warm the …
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